League-position context
FC Basel 1893 rank2nd
FC ST. Gallen rank5th
FC Basel 1893 points69
FC ST. Gallen points45
FC Basel 1893: #2 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +36
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 30 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC ST. Gallen: #5 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -20
24 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.